LEARN/CREATE (PT)

NOTE: When the Idaho Legislature is in session, programming on the Learn/Create and World channels may be pre-empted for live coverage from the House and Senate floors.

9:30 am

Simply Ming"Making Sausage with Guest Chris Cosentino"
On this episode of Simply Ming - how to grind your own meat and make your own sausage with the help of a man who can teach most butchers a thing or two, Chef Chris Cosentino. Ming and Chris cook on the fly together creating two very different dishes: San Francisco Sausage and Peppers and Chicken Mushroom Sausage Patties with Orange Snow Pea Salad. D

10:00 am

Hubert Keller: Secrets of a Chef"Brioche Made Easy"
Chef Keller demonstrates why pastry chefs revere brioche, with its buttery taste and flaky texture. After showing a basic recipe for this French classic, he creates two mouth-watering variations. Basic Brioche Dough; Brioche with Garlic Saucisson; Brioche Buns with Walnuts, Bacon and Onions.G

10:30 am

Lidia's Italy In America"Lip Smacking Roman Style Saltimbocca"
Lidia makes Italian- American favorites: Mozzarella Sticks, Veal Saltimbocca and Zeppole. She heads to Eataly in New York City to learn how mozzarella is made. D

11:00 am

Art of the Western World"Fresh View Impressionism and Post-Impressionism"
Part I: Courbet and his followers rejected the standard academic themes and techniques, Manet shocked Paris, and Impressionists represented the world bathed in color and changing light. Part II: Post-Impressionists Seurat, Van Gogh, Gauguin, and C. D

12:00 pm

Science In Focus: Force and Motion"The Lure of Magnetism"
What is the difference between a permanent magnet and an electromagnet? In this workshop, fourth-grade students build an electromagnet by winding a wire around a rivet and attaching the ends to battery terminals. The students first predict how many washers they can pick up with the help of their electromagnet and then perform the experiment to test their predictions. After the number of washers is recorded and the results are discussed, the students engage in a group discussion about practical uses for electromagnets.G

1:00 pm

Learning Math: Patterns, Functions & Algebra"Non-Linear Functions"
Continue exploring functions and relationships with two types of non-linear functions: exponential and quadratic functions. This session reveals that exponential functions are expressed in constant ratios between successive outputs and that quadratic functions have constant second differences. Work with graphs of exponential and quadratic functions and explore exponential and quadratic functions in real-life situations.G

1:30 pm

Learning Math: Patterns, Functions & Algebra"More Non-Linear Functions"
Investigate more non-linear functions, focusing on cyclic and reciprocal functions. Become familiar with inverse proportions and cyclic functions, develop an understanding of cyclic functions as repeating outputs, work with graphs, and explore contexts where inverse proportions and cyclic functions arise. Explore situations in which more than one function may fit a particular set of data.G

2:00 pm

Teaching Channel Presents"Technology and Science"
Technology and Science: Visit classrooms across America where hands on lessons capture students' interest and imagination. See biology, physics and chemistry in action and learn about some innovative ways teachers are using technology in the classroom. D

3:00 pm

Unseen Life On Earth: An Introduction to Microbiology"Microbial Genetics"
Microorganisms have evolved several mechanisms for conserving and transmitting traits to each other. This episode investigates the three major mechanisms and how they enable microbes to not only pass on traits to off-spring but exchange them with each other within the same generation. Horizontal gene transfer is a major reason microbes can adapt so rapidly to environmental changes either natural or anthropogenic. D

3:30 pm

Unseen Life On Earth: An Introduction to Microbiology"The Tree of Life"
Recent advances in molecular techniques have led to new theories of evolution and the relationships among living organisms. The Tree of Life examines this "evolution revolution" using genetic sequencing techniques to trace the phylogentic history of microbial life. Both the big picture of microbial evolution and the methods necessary for determining molecular phylogenies are examined. D

4:00 pm

Connecting with the Arts: A Teaching Practices Library, 6-8"Can Frogs Dance?"
A dance teacher and a science teacher ask seventh-graders to compare the anatomy of frogs and humans. Then a language arts teacher coaches the students in a lively debate about whether a frog should be allowed to join a ballet company. D

4:30 pm

Connecting with the Arts: A Teaching Practices Library, 6-8"Finding Your Voice"
Drawing on themes of conflict and genocide that eighth-graders are studying in their World Cultures class, four arts teachers organize an interdisciplinary unit that encourages students to use their artwork as a form of protest. D

5:00 pm

b organic with Michele Beschen"Re-Fashioned"
Michele shares resourceful ways to refashion things from your closet to create brand new wearables for you and your home. Learn how to turn one old sweater into SEVERAL brand new, useful things; simple ways to mix up the "parts" of your clothing to create new looks; a new spin on the garden apron; and an easy way to repurpose clothes into stylish home decor. D

For Your Home"Energy Savers"
Suffering from utility shock? Take action to reduce your cost of living and your carbon footprint! Vicki and Sloan share ways to save by making smart choices with insulation, lighting, recycling and appliances. D

6:30 pm

Growing a Greener World"Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs"
Pennington, NJ, Bedford Hills, NY and Ranger, GA. Community Supported Agricultural programs (also known as CSAs) are sweeping the country as a way for consumers to have access to the freshest, local and organically grown produce and more. For those that don't have the time or space to grow their own, it is the perfect partnership between the farmer and consumer. D

7:00 pm

For Your Home"What's New In Green?"
FYH offers a great place to learn how to live greener. Get the latest solar energy news from Bob Kingery, in-home air quality info and solutions from David Smith and rain harvesting and storage from Tom VanZeeland. D

7:30 pm

b organic with Michele Beschen"The Art of Community in the Garden"
Celebrating shared gardening efforts with tips on how to go about setting up a community garden with your friends and family. A visit to a local organic farm that shares what to look for in a CSA and several unique gardening methods that include trench, weed, cinderblock and pipe gardening; also tips on how easy it is to share some of your own plants with others. D

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home"Tree Talkin'"
Allen begins the creation of an orchard with both edible fruit trees and ornamentals, such as crabapples. He discusses water issues, plant disease and pest control.G

Simply Ming"Making Sausage with Guest Chris Cosentino"
On this episode of Simply Ming - how to grind your own meat and make your own sausage with the help of a man who can teach most butchers a thing or two, Chef Chris Cosentino. Ming and Chris cook on the fly together creating two very different dishes: San Francisco Sausage and Peppers and Chicken Mushroom Sausage Patties with Orange Snow Pea Salad. D

10:00 pm

Kimchi Chronicles"The Beef Chronicles"
This episode traces the history of beef by tapping into Korea's religious, political and economic evolutions. Marja and her friends, food experts Diana and Jennifer, enjoy bulgogi in Seoul. Then, Marja samples bulgogi again in Andong, the spiritual capital of Korea, at a restaurant that produces thousands of ceramic jars of deonjang, a soybean paste that flavors much of Korean cooking. D

Assessment In Math and Science: What's The Point?"When I Was In School...."
Changing old ways is not easy. Communication is the first step toward encouraging support for new assessment strategies. This workshop will focus on the importance of collaboration among teachers, administrators, and especially parents, when implementing assessment reform in a school or district. D